Divorce has a way of cracking us open, forcing us to confront truths we may have avoided, and reshaping the way we move through the world. In this episode of Divorce Happens, I sit down with Amanda Goetz—two-time founder, four-time CMO, and author of the upcoming book Toxic Grit—to talk about the lessons she learned while navigating her own high-stakes divorce. From financial shocks to emotional entanglements, Amanda shares candidly about the missteps, the strategies, and the breakthroughs that helped her reclaim her power.

With honesty and clarity, Amanda reveals what it was like to be a successful executive making over $200,000 a year while still finding herself financially manipulated during her divorce. She discusses the importance of knowing where your money is, the hard-earned wisdom of choosing mediation over drawn-out litigation, and the gut-punch reality of how numbers on tax returns can shape your entire settlement. But she doesn’t stop at the legal and financial: Amanda also opens up about the emotional hooks of divorce, from learning to respond with “facts, not emotions” to creating rituals that sever lingering ties of control.

What emerges from our conversation is not just a survival guide but a framework for transformation. Amanda encourages listeners to embrace divorce as a cocoon moment—a chance to explore new versions of themselves, step into main character energy, and learn which people and practices help them rise to higher frequencies. Her story is proof that while divorce breaks us open, it also invites us into a new, more expansive chapter of life. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate both the chaos and the clarity of starting over, this episode will leave you with hope, courage, and actionable wisdom.

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